Thursday, August 23, 2012

Move Forward to Launch Concussion Series August 27

MoveForwardPT.com, APTA's official consumer information website, will host a series on concussion in sports called "Head in the Game." The series will premiere on Move Forward Radio on August 27 and culminate with a live broadcast on August 29 at 3 pm ET. Experts will discuss the latest advances in evaluation and treatment of sports concussions, and a physical therapist's role on the concussion management team. Listeners also will hear from a former NFL player who was forced to retire after suffering multiple concussions.

APTA will conduct targeted media outreach to local and national sports reporters at print, broadcast, and online outlets. For more information about the series and the guests, view the press release.